Remember

As a Mommy, I’d give my life for my child. No hesitation. That doesn’t make me special…ask any Mommy, and I guarantee she’d do the same.

But would you give your life for a total stranger? For your country? Most would say no…maybe we wouldn’t openly discuss it at Memorial Day barbeques…but, fact of the matter is, most of us would say no.

This weekend, amid the beach trips, burgers, badmitton, and beer, let’s remember those who said yes. I will openly say I am not as brave as the men and women who gave up the opportunity to kiss their kid goodnight to protect my freedom. I buckle my seatbelt, get my annual exams, go to Zumba class when I can get a sitter and the laundry under control, and routinely detox from pizza (oh, how I love it…pathetic me considers that a sacrifice) in the hopes I will live a long, healthy life. I want to be here so bad to share all the smiles, wipe away all the tears, and see all of the milestones that I would literally do anything to protect my role as a Mommy.

So, today, I remember the ones who said yes. I honor them, and I salute them, and I thank them. They are the heroes to Mommies like me, and they are reason why I can kiss my baby goodnight tonight.

Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions until it’s al dente. Add the sugar snap peas into the boiling water during the last few minutes of cooking to save yourself from preparing them separately.

Drain pasta. Put some of the sauce mixture on the bottom of a large serving bowl, add pasta on top, and pour remaining sauce over the pasta. Mix until thoroughly combined. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or parsley, if desired. Dish can be served immediately or cold (tastes great after it’s been in the fridge for a few hours).

3 Responses to Remember

I would give my life for my child and now for my grandchildren, as well. I, too, salute the men/women who volunteer to put themselves in harms way to protect and serve our country and, ultimately, me, my children and grandchildren. I couldn’t ask more of you and pray for your safe return. “For all you do, this one is for you.”.. God bless and keep you safe..

I’m all for the troops, but not so much for the politicians who put them in harms way for no good reason. Just because there is a war available to fight dosn’t mean it’s right or worthwhile to fight. World War II was necesary, but most are not. Vietnam was a great example of a pointless war.